Seven for Eleven: 7 Filipino Firms Crack the World Architecture 2025 Shortlist

“Located along Taal Ridge on the northern edge of the Taal Caldera and overlooking Taal Lake, Tagaytay derives its name from the Tagalog word for mountain ridges and is a popular tourist destination known for its cooler climate and forested slopes. The city’s identity has always been shaped by Geography, Forests, and Tourism,” WTA shares. With this, the project is anchored on the same three principles.

Vertical fins and pitched roofs echo the surrounding trees, reminiscent of the area’s forests. This, according to the firm, is their way of formulating the building to converse with its natural and civic context. With respect to geography, the design harmonises natural irregularity with architectural order to create a sense of familiarity with the local character. Finally, the city hall becomes a democratic space with its open design and that foster transparency, trust, and community.

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